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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 06:19 AM
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I just noticed yesterday that I have about 2"s of cords showing on my rear tire. Any suggestions on new tires to get for her. Pretty sure I need to get it changed in the next 2 weeks!
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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You can get a great deal on dunlop roadsmart 2 (since they now have the #3 out and want to clear them). I got the rear for like $100 to my door (190 size). They seem to work well on the hawk. Great wet weather traction too.
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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What's the benefit of going to a 190 size tire? What do I have to do to accommodate it?

Was looking at the pilot road 4's
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Pilot road 4's are almost twice the price. They are great tires but also give fewer miles so a pricey option.

They are much softer sidewall so absorb more road bumps.

I know I dont need racetrack grip on the street and can drag a knee on the dunlops so am happy with them. Plus I like the longer wear.
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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I am just looking for something that is going to wear good. I don't do any track days occasionally corner hard but nothing to aggressive. I thought the road 4's were supposed to be extended life with the hard compound in the middle and the medium on the edges? I found a set for like 280? Where did you pick up your dunlops? would I benefit with going to 190s?
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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I put a set of PR4s on near the middle of may. I have been very happy with them. I was running Dunlop Q2s but was only getting 2,000 out of a rear. I now have almost 5,000 miles on them and the have been great so far. Wear is starting to show a little but they still look great. I would recommend them.

See this thread https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ichelin-32043/
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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I have read that article that is what was leading me down the pr4 road. Any good deals out there on them?

Best i have found yet

Rear 159
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Radial Rear Motorcycle Tire | Motorcycle | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Front 123
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Radial Front Motorcycle Tire | Motorcycle | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Jump on them. That beats the Motorcycle Superstore price by quite a bit.
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That's good price for PR4.

I have used PR2 amd PR3 and happy with them so far. They hold the shape all the way to end of life and the rear lasts 10K-12k miles for me.
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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I got 4000 miles out of Pirelli angels
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Just ordered them 282 shipped to my door says I should have them by Thursday!!!!
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How you gonna mont em?
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that's a good deal!
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Have a buddy that owns a garage we can use to put them on
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